KUWAIT: Acting Director General of Kuwait Municipality Eng Manal Al-Asfour signed a contract on Sunday to establish the Imam Abdulrahman Al-Faisal Museum in the historic Mubarakiya market in Kuwait City. The project aligns with the municipality’s strategic vision to develop Mubarakiya into a premier cultural and tourist destination.

In a press statement, the municipality explained that the museum will be situated near Al-Bahr Mosque and the Central Gold Market in the fourth commercial block of the Qibla area. Spanning a total area of 4,490 square meters, the project will feature a main museum replicating the original residence of Imam Abdulrahman Al-Faisal, alongside supporting museums, commercial buildings, a basement and a café. The design study phase is set to be completed within one year.

The museum aims to highlight the historical and cultural ties between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, shedding light on an important era of their shared history. It will narrate the story of the House of Al Saud and the deep-rooted relationship between the Kuwaiti and Saudi peoples, emphasizing the significance of Imam Abdulrahman Al-Faisal’s time in Kuwait’s Mubarakiya area.

Al-Asfour affirmed that the project underscores the strong familial and historical connections between the two leaderships and peoples. She emphasized Kuwait’s dedication to preserving the rich heritage shared with Saudi Arabia, reflecting the traditions and way of life of that period. The museum will serve as a cultural bridge, linking past and present while reinforcing the enduring legacy of Kuwaiti-Saudi relations for future generations. — KUNA